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Caroline Bishop 27 July 2024 13:40 The US elections, with key figures like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump at the forefront, could see a dramatic shift in cryptocurrency policy. The political landscape in the United States has shifted dramatically in recent weeks, providing a glimpse into the contours of a new era of cryptocurrency policy and regulation in the country. According to dYdX, President Joseph R. Biden, who has led an administration that has been surprisingly hostile towards cryptocurrencies, has decided not to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Instead, President Biden has endorsed Vice…

The following is a guest post by Tim Haldorsson, CEO of Lunar Strategy.Over the first half of this year, one thing became clear: AI and cryptocurrency are converging to create a powerful technology. By integrating on-chain tools, developers are creating smarter, more secure, and more efficient ways to support AI tasks, validate data, and train AI models. Just as the internet has permeated modern business, we are witnessing an innovation on a scale that could transform entire industries.ETF approval for Bitcoin and Ethereum (and the possibility of a Solana ETF) has firmly established cryptocurrencies among traditional investment vehicles. This leaves…

1.First of all Blockchain is currently growing in popularity and development due to the potential it holds for innovation and decentralization. While it looks appealing from the outside, it is equally difficult to jump into without a properly configured environment. But don’t worry, we are here to help. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the blockchain niche and provide detailed guides and insights tailored to the interests and needs of blockchain developers. Get ready to explore the world of blockchain on this exciting journey. 2. Choose the right tools When configuring your environment, it is important…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s been more than a week since the City of Columbus announced a cybersecurity incident forced it to shut down some IT services. While the city works on repairs, there are many groups, including See Brilliance, that are seeking answers. What you need to know: City of Columbus says cybersecurity incident forces it to shut down some IT services While the city works to restore service, many groups, including See Brilliance, are looking for answers. See Brilliance is a nonprofit organization that provides educational experiences using STEAM skills to youth and their families. See Brilliance is a…

When you envision the future of wearables and robotics, foam couch cushions might not be what immediately springs to mind. But Rice University engineers have demonstrated that airflow through the mesh-like structure of open-cell foam could enable digital computation, analog sensing, and combined digital and analog control in a soft, textile-based wearable system. “In this work, we have integrated materials intelligence – the ability of a material to sense and respond to its environment – with circuit-driven logic using a surprisingly simple approach based on the flow of fluid through a soft foam,” said Daniel Preston, assistant professor of mechanical…

Freelancer has accused Anthropic, the AI ​​startup that developed the Claude large-scale language model, of scraping data from its website, ignoring the company’s “no-crawl” robots.txt protocol. Meanwhile, iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens said Anthropic ignored the website’s policies that prohibit it from using content to train AI models. Freelancer CEO Matt Barry told The Information that Anthropic’s ClaudeBot is the “most aggressive scraper we’ve seen.” His website reportedly received 3.5 million hits from the company’s crawler within four hours, “probably about five times more than the next-largest AI crawler.” Similarly, Wiens posted on X/Twitter that Anthropic’s bot hit iFixit’s servers 1…

In a rare interview about his investment career, private equity tycoon Jahm Najafi reveals what he looks for in companies, how he capitalizes on bursting market bubbles, and why he’s bullish on Ukraine. By John Hyatt, Forbes Staff Jahm Najafi, 61, is a Phoenix-based private equity investor and philanthropist. An Iranian by birth, Najfi immigrated to the U.S. with his older brother Francis in 1975 when he was 12 years old. He received his B.A. in political science and economics from the University of California Berkeley, followed by his M.A. in business economics from Harvard University in 1986. He began…

JHVE Photo Updated July 27, 9:20 a.m.: Added comment from Pitney Bowes. Logistics startup Stord is acquiring Pitney Bowes’ (NYSE:PBI) e-commerce fulfillment services business, The Information reported on Friday, citing a memo sent to Pitney Bowes employees. Pitney Bowes rose 12% in after-hours trading. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, according to the report. In a statement to Seeking Alpha, Pitney Bowes confirmed it had sold its e-commerce fulfillment services business, but noted it was only a small part of the division. “Pitney Bowes is still working to complete a strategic review of its global e-commerce business,” the…

The feature uses artificial intelligence technology to analyze the music you listen to, your preferences, and your current mood, then offers similar and new songs you may enjoy in your stream, paired with the songs you already love.Spotify rolled out its AI DJ product in the United States and Canada on February 22, 2023.SpotifyBut the tool, which launches in the US and Canada in early 2023, does more than create custom playlists: it also talks to users in between songs, offering fun facts and personalized commentary about the artist or genre you’re listening to.That’s where Jernigan comes in. Its AI…

Representatives from the Lake Geneva Business Improvement District received a grant to acquire software that will help them track visitor spending.Lake Geneva Tourism Board members approved July 8 awarding an $11,000 grant to Business Improvement District officials that will enable them to participate in a collaborative program offered by representatives from the Walworth County Tourism Bureau and purchase a one-year subscription to Placer.ai.The grant was approved by a 4-2 vote, with Tourism Commissioner Zakia Pirzada and Councilwoman Mary Jo Fesenmeyer voting against it.Business Improvement District officials plan to use about $5,000 of the grant money to acquire a one-year subscription…